Villanova to play exhibition against Rutgers on October 11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Villanova will face Rutgers in an exhibition game scheduled for October 11 at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ. This matchup comes as Villanova returns to a venue where they have had historical contests against the Scarlet Knights. The two teams last met in February 2013, with Villanova securing a 77-71 victory. Rutgers finished last season with a 14-19 overall record and 6-14 in the Big Ten, after struggling early with a loss to Central Connecticut.
- •Game scheduled for October 11 at Jersey Mike’s Arena
- •Villanova holds a 10-4 record against Rutgers
- •Last meeting ended in a 77-71 win for Villanova in 2013
- •Rutgers finished last season with a 14-19 record in the Big Ten
- •Exhibition provides opportunities for both teams ahead of the season
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Villanova Schedules Exhibition Against Former Big East Foe
"The Wildcats will take on a familiar foe in New Jersey.
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